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What do Smiths, Kathmandu and Jurlique have in common?

Date:13-Sep-17Author: Marty Middlebrook

2017 Australian Packaging Covenant Awards, image credit APCO

The Australian Packaging Covenant was formed by industry to strive for environmentally responsible packaging. The recent annual awards ceremony has celebrated the brands making a real difference through responsible packaging.

APCO enables businesses, government and industry to design and utilise more sustainable packaging throughout the supply chain to reduce the environmental impact of packaging in Australia. Previous examples include:

Australia Post partnering with global recycler TerraCycle, enabling customers to repurpose products such as toothbrushes, cosmetic items, coffee pods and postal satchels by redirecting them through a network for recycling

Finalists and winners were selected based on their performance in sustainable packaging design, comprehensive recycling systems and product stewardship activities to develop sustainable supply chains. In addition to the industry sector awards, four businesses were also celebrated and awarded in the categories of Outstanding Achievement in Design, Recycling and Packaging Stewardship, as well as the APCO Member of the Year award for the brand that showed high achievements overall.

"With the spotlight now firmly on the waste and recycling industries, there has never been a better time for Australian businesses to reduce their environmental footprint. We commend all our finalists and award winners who are leading their industries toward a more sustainable future, and toward an Australia where packaging resources are used and disposed of wisely to minimise our environmental impact." said Brooke Donnelly, CEO, APCO.

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